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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.64, 1,123.75 and 262.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.64, 1,123.75 and 262.38 is: 393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.64 : 1,123.75 = 262.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.64/1,123.75 = 262.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.64x = 1,123.75 × 262.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.64x = 294,849.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,849.53/749.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.32

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